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  • Mobile phone Business preparation with Bluetooth interface (optional equipment, code 633)
  • Mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface (optional equipment, code 644)
  • USB audio interface for media player support (optional equipment, code 6FL)
  • Hands-free kit with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NH)
  • Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth connectivity with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NK)
  • Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth connectivity with USB audio interface including BMW Assist (optional equipment, code 6NL)
  • ConnectedDrive Services (SA 6AK)
  • Intelligent emergency calling (SA 6AC)
  • Convenience telephony with extended smartphone connectivity (SA 6NS)
  • Apps (SA 6NR)

The BMW Group allows part of the vehicle software to be updated, to enable compatibility of the latest tested Bluetooth or USB devices in the vehicle. This offer is available for selected vehicles manufactured after March 2010.

You can perform this software update yourself. To do so, all you need is a standard USB memory stick with sufficient memory capacity. If required, your BMW Dealer will also have a USB memory stick for you to purchase. To perform this software update, you will require the USB audio interface (included in optional equipment codes 6FL, 6NH, 6NK, 6NL, 6NS or 6NR) as well as the Control Display and iDrive. Your vehicle can be updated provided that you have the ‘Software update’ option on your ‘Settings’ menu in the Control Display.

The software update your vehicle requires depends on the equipment in the vehicle. Please enter the last seven digits of the Vehicle Identification Number to select the software updates available for your BMW.

Software update with BMW ConnectedDrive.

To perform the software update via USB stick, you will require the USB audio interface (included in optional equipment codes SA 6FL, SA 6NH, SA 6NK, SA 6NL, SA 6NS, SA 6AE, SA 6NR) as well as the Control Display and iDrive. This offer is only available for selected vehicles manufactured after March 2010. Your vehicle can be updated provided that you have the ‘Software update’ option on your ‘Settings’ menu in the Control Display.


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Software update with BMW ConnectedDrive.

Your vehicle doesn’t have a USB audio interface, but you can update the software by Teleservice Update. Start the update by activating the Teleservice Update on your ‘Settings’ menu in the vehicle’s iDrive System, then select ‘Software update’ and ‘Update software’.


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Software update with BMW ConnectedDrive.

This updated software was specially provided to support the use of new mobile devices with Connectivity products from BMW:

- USB audio interface for media player support (SA 6FL)
- Hands-free kit with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NH)
- Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth connectivity with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NK)
- Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth connectivity with USB audio interface including BMW Assist (optional equipment, code 6NL)
- ConnectedDrive Services (optional equipment, code 6AK)
- Intelligent emergency calling (optional equipment, code 6AC)
- Convenience telephony with extended smartphone connectivity (optional equipment, code 6NS)
- Apps (optional equipment, code 6NR)

Consult the information on the software update for the benefits updated software offers to your vehicle and your device.

Find more information about compatibility here:

- www.bmw.com/bluetooth: BMW Bluetooth interface – approved and tested devices.
- www.bmw.com/usb: USB audio interface – approved and tested devices.

Before this download, please first accept the usage right agreement and read the information provided for software updates.

Before this download, please first accept the licensing agreements and read the installation guide and the information provided for software updates.

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Software Update User Agreement of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (as of March 2010)

1. Subject of Agreement The subject of this Agreement is the providing of the software ‘Update für BMW CE-Device Steuergerät’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘software’) by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich (hereinafter referred to as ‘BMW’) to the end user (hereinafter referred to as ‘licensee’) for downloading onto a USB stick and subsequent installation in his or her vehicle. 2. Copyrights in the software The software is protected by copyright. BMW is the sole owner of the exclusive, irrevocable, assignable, unlimited rights of use in the software throughout the universe in perpetuity. BMW reserves all rights in the software, including, but not limited to, all rights to publish, reproduce, propagate, change, modify and exploit the software. 3. Granting of rights of use BMW grants herewith free of charge to the licensee the simple, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable right to use the software exclusively for installation in his or her vehicle. In particular, licensees are prohibited from altering or copying the software (except for the purpose of installation in the vehicle), creating products derived from the software, transferring the software or any copy thereof to a third party or exploiting it commercially. 4. Duration The right of use is valid for an indefinite period of time. The right of the licensee to use this software is removed automatically if he or she violates one of the terms of this Agreement. In this case, the licensee is obliged to uninstall the software in his or her vehicle. 5. Warranty BMW provides the software to the licensee on an ‘as is’ basis. BMW is not responsible for defects of quality or title except in case of bad faith. 6. Liability BMW is not liable as far as the licensee uses devices not released by BMW for the installation of the software during the download of the software and its installation in his or her vehicle or does not download or install the software according to the installation instructions. BMW is only liable in cases of willful intent or gross negligence. Independently of any possible default, the liability of BMW remains unimpaired in cases of malicious nondisclosure of a given defect or those covered by the German Product Liability Act. The limitation of liability of this chapter does not apply in the event of injury to life, body and health. 7. Choice of legal venue and law The exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this Agreement is Munich, Germany, except as otherwise provided by law. This Agreement shall be governed by German law.

Software update with BMW ConnectedDrive.

This updated software was specially provided to support the use of new mobile devices with Connectivity products from BMW:

- USB audio interface for media player support (SA 6FL)
- Hands-free kit with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NH)
- ConnectedDrive Services (optional equipment, code 6AK)
- Intelligent emergency calling (optional equipment, code 6AC)
- Convenience telephony with extended smartphone connectivity (optional equipment, code 6NS)
- Apps (optional equipment, code 6NR)

Consult the information on the software update for the benefits updated software offers to your vehicle and your device.

Find more information about compatibility here:

- www.bmw.com/bluetooth: BMW Bluetooth interface – approved and tested devices.
- www.bmw.com/usb: USB audio interface – approved and tested devices.

Before this download, please first accept the usage right agreement and read the information provided for software updates.

Before this download, please first accept the licensing agreements and read the installation guide and the information provided for software updates.

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Software Update User Agreement of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (as of March 2010)

1. Subject of Agreement The subject of this Agreement is the providing of the software ‘Update für BMW CE-Device Steuergerät’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘software’) by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich (hereinafter referred to as ‘BMW’) to the end user (hereinafter referred to as ‘licensee’) for downloading onto a USB stick and subsequent installation in his or her vehicle. 2. Copyrights in the software The software is protected by copyright. BMW is the sole owner of the exclusive, irrevocable, assignable, unlimited rights of use in the software throughout the universe in perpetuity. BMW reserves all rights in the software, including, but not limited to, all rights to publish, reproduce, propagate, change, modify and exploit the software. 3. Granting of rights of use BMW grants herewith free of charge to the licensee the simple, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable right to use the software exclusively for installation in his or her vehicle. In particular, licensees are prohibited from altering or copying the software (except for the purpose of installation in the vehicle), creating products derived from the software, transferring the software or any copy thereof to a third party or exploiting it commercially. 4. Duration The right of use is valid for an indefinite period of time. The right of the licensee to use this software is removed automatically if he or she violates one of the terms of this Agreement. In this case, the licensee is obliged to uninstall the software in his or her vehicle. 5. Warranty BMW provides the software to the licensee on an ‘as is’ basis. BMW is not responsible for defects of quality or title except in case of bad faith. 6. Liability BMW is not liable as far as the licensee uses devices not released by BMW for the installation of the software during the download of the software and its installation in his or her vehicle or does not download or install the software according to the installation instructions. BMW is only liable in cases of willful intent or gross negligence. Independently of any possible default, the liability of BMW remains unimpaired in cases of malicious nondisclosure of a given defect or those covered by the German Product Liability Act. The limitation of liability of this chapter does not apply in the event of injury to life, body and health. 7. Choice of legal venue and law The exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this Agreement is Munich, Germany, except as otherwise provided by law. This Agreement shall be governed by German law.

Software update with BMW ConnectedDrive.

This updated software was specially provided to support the use of new mobile devices with Connectivity products from BMW:

- Hands-free kit with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NH)

Consult the information on the software update for the benefits updated software offers to your vehicle and your device.

More information about compatibility is available here:

- www.bmw.com/bluetooth: BMW Bluetooth interface – approved and tested devices.
- www.bmw.com/usb: USB audio interface – approved and tested devices.

Before this download, please first accept the licensing agreement and read the information provided for software updates.

Before this download, please first accept the licensing agreements and read the installation guide and the information provided for software updates.
  • UPD03007 (6.13 MB)

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Software Update User Agreement of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (as of March 2010)

1. Subject of Agreement The subject of this Agreement is the providing of the software ‘Update für BMW CE-Device Steuergerät’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘software’) by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich (hereinafter referred to as ‘BMW’) to the end user (hereinafter referred to as ‘licensee’) for downloading onto a USB stick and subsequent installation in his or her vehicle. 2. Copyrights in the software The software is protected by copyright. BMW is the sole owner of the exclusive, irrevocable, assignable, unlimited rights of use in the software throughout the universe in perpetuity. BMW reserves all rights in the software, including, but not limited to, all rights to publish, reproduce, propagate, change, modify and exploit the software. 3. Granting of rights of use BMW grants herewith free of charge to the licensee the simple, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable right to use the software exclusively for installation in his or her vehicle. In particular, licensees are prohibited from altering or copying the software (except for the purpose of installation in the vehicle), creating products derived from the software, transferring the software or any copy thereof to a third party or exploiting it commercially. 4. Duration The right of use is valid for an indefinite period of time. The right of the licensee to use this software is removed automatically if he or she violates one of the terms of this Agreement. In this case, the licensee is obliged to uninstall the software in his or her vehicle. 5. Warranty BMW provides the software to the licensee on an ‘as is’ basis. BMW is not responsible for defects of quality or title except in case of bad faith. 6. Liability BMW is not liable as far as the licensee uses devices not released by BMW for the installation of the software during the download of the software and its installation in his or her vehicle or does not download or install the software according to the installation instructions. BMW is only liable in cases of willful intent or gross negligence. Independently of any possible default, the liability of BMW remains unimpaired in cases of malicious nondisclosure of a given defect or those covered by the German Product Liability Act. The limitation of liability of this chapter does not apply in the event of injury to life, body and health. 7. Choice of legal venue and law The exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this Agreement is Munich, Germany, except as otherwise provided by law. This Agreement shall be governed by German law.

Software update with BMW ConnectedDrive.

Your software is up to date.


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Software update with BMW ConnectedDrive.

This updated software was specially provided to support the use of new mobile devices with Connectivity products from BMW:

- Hands-free kit with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NH)
- Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth connectivity with USB audio interface (optional equipment, code 6NK)
- Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth connectivity with USB audio interface including BMW Assist (optional equipment, code 6NL)
- ConnectedDrive Services (optional equipment, code 6AK)
- Intelligent emergency calling (optional equipment, code 6AC)
- Convenience telephony with extended smartphone connectivity (optional equipment, code 6NS)
- Apps (optional equipment, code 6NR)

This update is valid for vehicles with production date from July 2012.

Consult the information on the software update for the benefits updated software offers to your vehicle and your device.

Find more information about compatibility here:

- www.bmw.com/bluetooth: BMW Bluetooth interface – approved and tested devices.
- www.bmw.com/usb: USB audio interface – approved and tested devices.

Before this download, please first accept the licensing agreements and read the installation guide and the information provided for software updates.
  • UPD05074 (94,6 MB)

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Software Update User Agreement of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (as of March 2010)

1. Subject of Agreement The subject of this Agreement is the providing of the software ‘Update für BMW CE-Device Steuergerät’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘software’) by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich (hereinafter referred to as ‘BMW’) to the end user (hereinafter referred to as ‘licensee’) for downloading onto a USB stick and subsequent installation in his or her vehicle. 2. Copyrights in the software The software is protected by copyright. BMW is the sole owner of the exclusive, irrevocable, assignable, unlimited rights of use in the software throughout the universe in perpetuity. BMW reserves all rights in the software, including, but not limited to, all rights to publish, reproduce, propagate, change, modify and exploit the software. 3. Granting of rights of use BMW grants herewith free of charge to the licensee the simple, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable right to use the software exclusively for installation in his or her vehicle. In particular, licensees are prohibited from altering or copying the software (except for the purpose of installation in the vehicle), creating products derived from the software, transferring the software or any copy thereof to a third party or exploiting it commercially. 4. Duration The right of use is valid for an indefinite period of time. The right of the licensee to use this software is removed automatically if he or she violates one of the terms of this Agreement. In this case, the licensee is obliged to uninstall the software in his or her vehicle. 5. Warranty BMW provides the software to the licensee on an ‘as is’ basis. BMW is not responsible for defects of quality or title except in case of bad faith. 6. Liability BMW is not liable as far as the licensee uses devices not released by BMW for the installation of the software during the download of the software and its installation in his or her vehicle or does not download or install the software according to the installation instructions. BMW is only liable in cases of willful intent or gross negligence. Independently of any possible default, the liability of BMW remains unimpaired in cases of malicious nondisclosure of a given defect or those covered by the German Product Liability Act. The limitation of liability of this chapter does not apply in the event of injury to life, body and health. 7. Choice of legal venue and law The exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this Agreement is Munich, Germany, except as otherwise provided by law. This Agreement shall be governed by German law.